Introduction to Altai State Pedagogical Academy

Altai State Pedagogical Academy is located in Barnaul, the capital of the Altai Krai in southern Russia. It is the largest and most prestigious comprehensive university in the region with a focus on teacher training.

Overview

The school is a small coeducational public non-profit university with a student population of 4,000-4,999. It offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and other fields.

History and establishment time

Founded on September 1, 1933, it was originally named Barnaul State Pedagogical University. The first batch of students graduated in 1935. In 1941, it was renamed Barnaul State Pedagogical College. In 1993, it was awarded university status. In 2009, it was renamed Altai State Pedagogical College and resumed university status in 2014.

School strength

Faculty: It has 350 teachers, including many international experts.

Teaching achievements: It has trained more than 8 10,000 professional talents graduates, and is the scientific and methodological research center of the Siberian education system.

Research results: fruitful results in research fields such as educational innovation, promoting the development of modern educational theory and practice.

Nature of the institution

A key public university directly under the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' solid professional knowledge and innovative teaching methods, committed to cultivating education system experts and socially competitive talents for the country and region, and promoting the development of social culture and education foundation.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines include pedagogy, psychology, foreign languages, history, art, etc. The school has several educational research centers and laboratories, such as the Institute of Psychology and Education, to carry out interdisciplinary research.

Faculty

There are 7 faculties and institutes, including the Institute of Psychology and Education, the Institute of Information Technology Physics and Mathematics Education, the Institute of History, Society, Communication and Law, the Department of Linguistics, and the School of Physical Education and Sports.

Ranking

Ranked 101st in Russia and 3755th in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and level of study. Undergraduate tuition fees are about US$2,000-3,000 per year, master's tuition fees are about US$3,000-4,000 per year, and doctoral tuition fees are about US$4,000-5,000 per year.

Campus environment

Located in Barnaul, the city has a good original ecological environment, a mild climate, and many scenic spots and historical sites, which are suitable for hiking and self-driving tours. The campus has advanced facilities such as educational research laboratories, as well as rich library resources and various creative teams and student clubs, and students have a rich extracurricular life.